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Operations OKRs
Quarterly objectives and key results focused on operational improvement.
Definition
Operations OKRs apply the OKR framework to the ops function: one quarterly Objective (e.g., 'cut delivery time without sacrificing quality'), 3-5 Key Results that measure progress (e.g., 'reduce average cycle time from 14 to 10 days', 'maintain CSAT at 4.5+'). Like all OKRs, the KRs must be measurable outcomes, not tasks. Operations OKRs work best when they tie to a business outcome - faster delivery enabling higher prices, lower error rate driving retention.
In your business
- →Tie ops OKRs to a business outcome, not just internal efficiency
- →Make KRs measurable - 'improve quality' is not a KR, 'reduce error rate to under 2%' is
- →Review quarterly, adjust the next quarter based on what was learned